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WTNT34 KNHC 081453
TCPAT4

BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Nine Advisory Number   4
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL092018
1100 AM AST Sat Sep 08 2018

...DEPRESSION EXPECTED TO MOVE WESTWARD AND BECOME A TROPICAL STORM
LATER TODAY OVER THE EASTERN TROPICAL ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.6N 36.0W
ABOUT 1680 MI...2700 KM E OF THE WINDWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Nine
was located near latitude 14.6 North, longitude 36.0 West. The
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h).
A turn toward the west and an increase in forward speed are
expected later today and tonight, with a westward motion continuing
into early next week.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next few days, and the
depression is expected to become a tropical storm later today and
a hurricane by early next week.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.

$$
Forecaster Beven